Students across Huntingdon County standing up for kids and adults facing cancer and life-altering illness.
CHAMP is a student-led movement that unites the county to raise funds, deliver direct support, and bring hope to families navigating the toughest seasons.
12
Years running
120+
Families supported
$979K
Dollars raised
5,000+
Student participants
Our mission
Creating hope and making progress for every local family.
CHAMP brings together students, educators, and neighbors to support kids fighting cancer. Every fundraiser, event, and marathon shifts real resources directly to families who need them.
How CHAMP works
- 1. Students rally their schools with events and fundraising.
- 2. CHAMP directs support straight to families in need.
- 3. Every dollar stays local, creating a visible impact.
Raise
School-led fundraising
Captains lead their classmates with events, challenges, and marathon weekend energy.
Support
Direct family relief
Support covers expenses, travel, and daily needs while kids fight cancer.
Unite
Communities showing up together
Six schools, countless volunteers, and one shared promise: no one fights alone.
The impact
Every donation stays local and changes lives.
12
Years running
120+
Families supported
$979K
Dollars raised
5,000+
Student participants
Captain voices
The students behind the movement.
“CHAMP has brought so much ease to families' lives. Knowing I play a part helps me sleep at night.”
Kendra Wertz
MUAHS 2023 · Two-year Captain
“I was one of the first families chosen for CHAMP. Now I can give back to the community that did so much for me.”
Cinny Fagan
HAHS 2023 · Three-year Captain
“Being a captain means advocacy. It shines a light on people who are struggling and reminds them they're not alone.”
Majerle North
SHC 2023 · Three-year Captain
“Getting to raise money and unite the community is one of the best feelings. CHAMP taught me leadership and passion.”
Bridgette Semple
HCCTC 2021 · Two-year Captain
Schools united
Six schools, one shared purpose.
Juniata Valley
Hornet Nation students turn empathy into action through fundraising and community-led support.
Huntingdon
A founding CHAMP school where students learn empathy, humility, and perseverance through service.
Mount Union
A legacy CHAMP community where students have rallied for families for more than a decade.
Southern Huntingdon
SHC students bring THON-inspired energy to CHAMP, lifting families across the southern county.
New Day Charter
New Day Charter brings community-first leadership and a deep commitment to caring for local families.
HCCTC
Career & Technology Center students bring hands-on leadership and a passion for helping others.
Donate
Help CHAMP reach more families this year.
Your gift fuels emergency travel, daily expenses, and the support network that keeps kids and parents afloat.
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CHAMP through the years
Moments that show the power of this community.
